Title: Degree Completion and Graduation Specialist

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Up to $60,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia State University (VSU) is seeking (3) highly skilled professionals to support upperclassmen—including returning and non-traditional students—on their path to timely degree completion. The role focuses on academic advising, degree audits, ensuring graduation readiness, and coordinating with academic departments to facilitate student progression, while coordinating institutional processes that promote student progression. The incumbent will collaborate with academic departments and key stakeholders to ensure continuity across the academic lifecycle, including preparation for internships, capstones, and graduation.

Responsibilities:

Provide proactive advising and develop individualized plans for student success.

Conduct degree audits and graduation readiness reviews, identifying and resolving academic issues.

Collaborate with faculty, departments, and stakeholders to support internships, capstones, and graduation.

Connect students with academic support resources and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required;

Minimum of 2 years in academic advising, student services, or related higher education support.

Experience with degree audits, graduation readiness, or student progression initiatives.

Knowledge of advising principles, degree requirements, and student progression policies.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Considerations

Academic advising certification (e.g., NACADA) is a plus.

Masters in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information

Name: Lisa Potter

Phone: 804-524-2558

Email: lpotter@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.